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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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